Browsing Tag

North Carolina

Tulips are always a good idea…especially when there is a zillion inches of snow outside. These little lovelies are all from the grocery store—even the ivy. I was just thinking of forcing a few bulbs when I spotted these pink and white buds at the local Ingles. What a beautiful shade of pink…

McCulley’s in Highlands, North Carolina is truly cashmere heaven this time of year. Shopping here is always an exhilarating experience. Around every corner is another wall of amazing color and pattern to choose from. They have every sweater you could imagine and the displays of scarves, gloves, hats and capes will make your heart…

Cedar shakes, casement windows, and rustic rails—all nestled on the edge of the woods. Goldilocks would feel right at home. I have been ‘Crushing’ on this house for a while now but could never get a great photograph. The cottage was completely overgrown and had been for sale for a long time—I never understood that…

Our tour continues this week with a charming garden designed by the famous English garden designer Rosemary Verey. The original owners flew Verey over from England for this design project. Sadly, Verey never saw her last garden design come to life as it was installed after her death. Verey also designed gardens for the Prince…